YEARLY HIGH
0.7286 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.6267 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6626 CAD

2016 BBD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BBD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.7286. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.6267.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1019 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7094 to the December average rate of 0.6667, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7286 was up 4.38% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6980, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,643 CAD
2015 Average 3,197 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 3,133 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 509.56 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7161
0.6348
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to CAD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.6655, compared to 0.6597 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6655
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6597

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0365 CAD (High: 0.7286 / Low: 0.6921). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0113 CAD (High: 0.6771 / Low: 0.6658).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0365
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0113

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0286 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0286

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.7094) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6044), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1050 (+17.37%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.7094
2015 Avg (January) 0.6044

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7286 0.6921 0.7094
February 0.7021 0.6759 0.6895
March 0.6721 0.6496 0.6609
April 0.6574 0.6275 0.6416
May 0.6568 0.6267 0.6472
June 0.6549 0.6357 0.6447
July 0.6590 0.6432 0.6515
August 0.6590 0.6400 0.6499
September 0.6607 0.6435 0.6546
October 0.6706 0.6557 0.6624
November 0.6771 0.6658 0.6728
December 0.6777 0.6567 0.6667